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- Local
Schuylkill County School Closings and Schedule Changes Announced for Jan. 28
Meuser Challenger to Hold Town Hall on Proposed ICE Facility in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County School Closings and Schedule Changes Announced for Jan. 27
STORM CENTER: Snow Removal Efforts Begin Across Schuylkill County
Tamaqua Announces Snow Removal Schedule Starting Tuesday
- News
Schuylkill County School Closings and Schedule Changes Announced for Jan. 28
Meuser Challenger to Hold Town Hall on Proposed ICE Facility in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County School Closings and Schedule Changes Announced for Jan. 27
STORM CENTER: Snow Removal Efforts Begin Across Schuylkill County
Tamaqua Announces Snow Removal Schedule Starting Tuesday
- Business
- Crime
Schuylkill County Man Allegedly Hid Pounds of Meth and Weed in Buckets in the Woods
Warrant Issued for Schuylkill County Man Who Allegedly Fled Scene of Trash Truck Crash That Injured Woman
Police in Schuylkill County Looking for “Chunky” Man Who Allegedly Threatened Motorist WIth an Axe
Schuylkill County Couple Charged Following Reported Domestic Incident Over the Weekend
Schuylkill County Woman Allegedly Kicked Officers Numerous Times, Spit in One’s Face and Tried to Bite
- Weather
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY Issued for Schuylkill County Tuesday Evening Into Wednesday
Schuylkill County Weather for January 27, 2026
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY Issued for Schuylkill County Monday Night Into Tuesday
Schuylkill County Weather for January 26, 2026
Schuylkill County School Closings and Schedule Changes Announced for Jan. 26
- Obituaries
Jurors Hear From Accuser, Defendant in Schuylkill County Holiday Party Indecent Assault of Minor Case
Michael W. Brennan Jr., 53 – Social Club Manager at Tower City Fire Co.
Carolyn Carroll, 82 – Went to High School with Chubby Checker
🇺🇸 Stanley P. Brozana Jr., 72 – Served 37 Years as Orwigsburg Police Chief
Alberta “Dolly” Eye, 100 – Active in Girardville Community
- State
UPDATE: Trooper Released from Hospital, Another Has Condition Upgraded to Serious
THE LATEST: One State Trooper Critical, Another in Serious Condition Following Shootout with Retail Theft Suspect
Two State Troopers Shot in Franklin County
Two State Troopers Shot in Susquehanna County; Suspect Dead
Proposed Bill Would Restrict Phone Use in Pennsylvania Schools
- Sports
Blue Mountain Grad, Cressona Native Declares for NFL Draft
Schuylkill Commissioners Get Visit from Penn State’s Unmasked Mascot, Schuylkill Haven Native
Spooky Schuylkill 5K Draws 200+ Participants
Pottsville Maroons Author Remembers Mayor Clews as Huge Fan, Advocate of Storied NFL Team
Pine Grove Area Senior Thrilled to Showcase Bull Riding Talent to Local Crowd
Local Community News
Full 2026 walk series schedule included
Local Outdoors News
Politicians go off-roading
Local Community News
Pottsville Area High School junior joins statewide group fostering environmental leadership.
Local Outdoors News
Schuylkill Conservation District’s Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator, “Hemlock” Hannah, is leading a series of guided walks this fall and early winter. Each walk...
Bush & Crick
Schuylkill legislators split on bill
Bush & Crick
First round begins June 23 with updated ID requirements.
Local Outdoors News
Why Pennsylvania's state fish is more than just a pretty catch
Local Outdoors News
Winners move on to state competition
Local Outdoors News
Discover how rain shapes our environment, inspires traditions, and even carries surprising science.
Local Outdoors News
Skunk cabbage is blooming and birds are back—spring is creeping in, one sign at a time.
Local Outdoors News
Now is the ideal time to watch this bird's mating ritual in Schuylkill County.
Local Outdoors News
Try leaving a positive trace instead of no trace.
Local Outdoors News
Porcupine Pat celebrates 100 years of the Appalachian Trail.
Local Outdoors News
It's a sign Spring is right around the corner!
Local Outdoors News
Winter wildlife’s clever camouflage tricks revealed!
Local Outdoors News
Groundhogs are large rodents that are also one of the 14 species of marmot, or ground squirrels. In fact, they are the largest members...
Local Outdoors News
The Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association (POWA), through their Kermit Henning Youth Grant program has supported numerous youth outdoor activities in Schuylkill County over the...
Local Outdoors News
Hemlock Hannah explains the difference between hibernation and torpor.
Local Outdoors News
It had been four long months since I’d rolled off my roof, breaking my femur, doing damage to my knee on the same side,...
Local Outdoors News
Winter is the season for the natural world to sleep in silence–except for owls, of course. Owl calls are heard louder and more frequently...
Bush & Crick
10-year-old Bryce Bailey bags a buck and doe in archery season
Local Outdoors News
Moonlight likely will dim the show a bit.
Bush & Crick
An archery hunter's wounded buck leads to an unexpected friendship.
Bush & Crick
If you hunt on public land, you won't want to ignore these pointers.
Local Outdoors News
$4,000 goes to the grand prize winner
Local Outdoors News
A Shiba Inu was missing for weeks but a license helped reunite it with its owners.
Local Outdoors News
Argall says the trail could be an economic boon for Schuylkill County.
Local Outdoors News
Nearly 100 attend dedication ceremony on Saturday
Bush & Crick
65 bears were taken in Schuylkill County last year
Local Fishing and Hunting
Jaden Leiby isn't going to allow his severe football injury to interfere with his love of hunting.
Local Community News
Are you looking to plant some trees on your property? Now is a great time to pick up some tree seedlings and help a...
Bush & Crick
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has released the 2024 Trout Stocking Schedule and we’ve got the information anglers in Schuylkill County need right here....
Coal Region Culture
Pat McKinney reflects on decades spent educating youth and adults on the environment and wildlife in Schuylkill County.
Bush & Crick
Find out what properties in Schuylkill County are affected.
Bush & Crick
Discounts for spayed and neutered dogs available for a limited time.
Bush & Crick
Share photos of your deer with our readers!
Local Outdoors News
Pine Grove and Minersville students to benefit.
Local Outdoors News
Discover scenic hiking trails at Tuscarora Park
Local Fishing and Hunting
Sweeney takes charge of Tuscarora Park complex.
Local Outdoors News
Pennsylvania recently became the 13th state to pass Purple Paint Property laws. Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed legislation that unanimously passed both the state...
Local Outdoors News
State grant money will pay for a small section of the Schuylkill River Train near Auburn. According to information from Harrisburg, the Dept. of...